Whitesnake - Here I Go Again - Guitar Tab

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Whitesnake - Here I Go Again - Guitar Tab

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Here I Go Again


"Here I Go Again" is a hard rock track by British band Whitesnake, originally released on their 1982 album Saints & Sinners. Written by David Coverdale and Bernie Marsden and produced by Martin Birch, the song is a staple of classic rock guitar repertoire. Its driving rhythm parts, melodic lead lines, and bluesy feel make it a rewarding study for electric guitarists exploring the hard rock style of the early 1980s.

  • The song was co-written by guitarist Bernie Marsden, making the guitar parts central to its original composition and feel.
  • Producer Martin Birch was known for his work with heavy rock acts, giving the track a polished but powerful guitar tone.
  • Originally released in October 1982 on Saints & Sinners, the song predates the more widely known 1987 re-recorded version.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard

While John Sykes favored the Les Paul Custom, the Standard delivers the same thick humbucker warmth essential to Whitesnake's classic rock tone. Its slightly lighter weight and traditional specs make it an accessible alternative for achieving that powerful, sustained lead sound through cranked tube amps.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Custom

John Sykes' black 1978 Les Paul Custom with gold hardware is the definitive Whitesnake guitar, its stock Gibson humbuckers producing the warm midrange growl and controlled compression needed for 'Still of the Night' solos. This guitar's thick, harmonically rich character became inseparable from the band's signature hard rock voice.

Ibanez JEM
Guitar

Ibanez JEM

Steve Vai brought the Ibanez JEM 777 and its Floyd Rose tremolo to Whitesnake, enabling expressive solo techniques and pitch-bending flexibility that complemented the band's shredding era. The JEM's bright, articulate character contrasted with traditional Les Paul tones while maintaining cutting power through Marshall stacks.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The Marshall JCM800 is the sonic foundation of Whitesnake, delivering the thick, tube-driven natural saturation and harmonically rich distortion that defines songs like 'Still of the Night.' Sykes pushed these heads hard in the preamp, maintaining high presence and treble to retain clarity and pick attack in solos.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

John Sykes used the Dunlop Cry Baby Wah sparingly but effectively for solo accents and expressive passages, adding dynamic color without cluttering Whitesnake's amp-driven aesthetic. This pedal's responsive sweep complemented his Les Paul's warm tone while enhancing the emotional impact of key lead moments.